Area Manager

Careers at Coral are all about creating a fun experience, a real buzz and the kind of service that keeps customers coming back for more. Right now, we have opportunities nationwide for inspirational leaders. As well as being the sort of person who can motivate Shop Managers to get the best out of their teams, you’ll have a keen commercial mind needed to spot opportunities, maximise profitability and drive success. That means leading by example and giving those around you the training and support to impress customers and hit targets. We want to see your proven track record of delivering results, plus plenty of energy and enthusiasm. Whether your background is in betting, leisure, retail or hospitality, if you’re passionate about customer service and know all about achieving outstanding retail standards, we want to hear from you. Your people development and performance management skills will be well utilised. You will need to use your planning and organisational skills to achieve your targets and make your area a success, so you will need P&L, cost and risk management experience. Our Area Managers need to be customer focussed, know what is good for their teams and recognise the differences within the shops in their area. We want you to be the expert in your area, using your collaborative nature to build teams, be inventive with solutions and use your strong people skills to get your team on board and hitting targets. You need to be driven and a strong influencer, at the same time being encouraging and adaptable to your team and their needs. Essential Experience of and the ability to work within a multi site role. You must have worked within the betting, leisure retail or hospitality environment in a similar capacity. You must have a proven track record of understanding customer needs and exceeding expectations. Demonstrate business acumen for driving sales and building an area which meets all sales targets. Strong coaching and moral building experience. Experience of managing and inspiring multiple teams to demonstrate excellent customer service and achieve all KPI’s. Benefits Annual Bonus Scheme 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays Full Training including a 12 week induction period Laptop and Mobile Phone Pension Scheme Flexible benefits Life Assurance Private Medical Cover Childcare vouchers (optional)

Job Type: Permanent    Location: Birmingham    Salary: £35000 - £40000/annum